Ponte de São João

The Ponte de São João or St John's Bridge, designed by engineer Edgar Cardoso is a railway bridge in Portugal. It replaced the functionality of the still standing Gustav Eiffel wrought iron Maria Pia Bridge in 1991.


Ponte de São João
Coordinates41°08′20″N 8°35′43″W
Carriesrailway
Crossesriver Douro
LocalePorto, Portugal
Characteristics
Total length1,140 m (3,740 ft)
History
ArchitectEdgar Cardoso
Construction end1991
InauguratedJune 24, 1991
Location

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